Arts and Music

Gershwin Prize

The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes Elton John and Bernie Taupin. A once-in-a-lifetime meeting between John, a young piano player, and lyricist Taupin together in 1967, they have forged a songwriting partnership that continues after more than 50 years. John and Taupin will receive the Gershwin Prize at an all-star concert in Washington, D.C., on March 20.

Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Gershwin Prize

1h 54m

This spring, Elton John and Bernie Taupin received the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.

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  • Charlie Puth Performs "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Charlie Puth Performs "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"

    S2024 E1 - 5m 49s

    Charlie Puth performs "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2024.

  • Jacob Lusk | "Bennie and the Jets": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jacob Lusk | "Bennie and the Jets"

    S2024 E1 - 5m 50s

    Jacob Lusk of the band Gabriels performs "Bennie and the Jets" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2024.

  • Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Gershwin Prize | Acceptance Speech: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Gershwin Prize | Acceptance Speech

    S2024 E1 - 6m 23s

    In an emotional acceptance speech for the Gershwin Prize, Elton John and Bernie Taupin reflect on their extraordinary journey in music, influenced deeply by American rock and roll, blues, R&B, and more. Both highlight their enduring partnership of over 50 years, emphasizing the magic of their collaboration and the personal transformations they've undergone.

  • Annie Lennox Sings "Border Song": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Annie Lennox Sings "Border Song"

    S2024 E1 - 3m 48s

    Annie Lennox sings "Border Song" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2024.

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